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PodBuddy announces clips for iPod shuffle

By LC Angell ● Friday, February 4, 2005

PodBuddy, a divison of DVForge, today announced The Clips, a new mounting accessory set for Apple’s iPod shuffle. The set includes a belt clip, a gripper clip, and a push pin clip which snap securely onto the USB plug end of the shuffle. All three clips are made of durable white ABS plastic, stainless steel and galvanized steel to match the appearance of the iPod shuffle. The Clips will start shipping next month for $19.99 (all three clips are packaged together).

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Add a keychain clip and I will be a buyer…

Posted by rickhuizinga on February 4, 2005 at 11:53 AM (CST)

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rickhuizonga said: “Add a keychain clip and I will be a buyer…”

Great idea. Unfortunately, we prototyped one of these, and in use, handling it with real keys hanging on it, the cap kept coming off and dropping either the keys or the shuffle. We decided to pass, and just go for the clothing and bag clips, instead. :-)

Posted by MacMice on February 4, 2005 at 1:14 PM (CST)

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when can orders start to be placed? the belt clip is great! exactly what i was looking for. i don’t get the point of the other clip at all? let alone the pin. i’d rather just buy the belt clip.

Posted by mdwsta4 on February 4, 2005 at 1:37 PM (CST)

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will the hold if you put your shuffle through tuff<strenuos?> work or conditions cuz the cap with my lanard came off when i was playing basketball ???

just wondering cuz after taking on and off they become weak and come off easily thanks

phill

Posted by BIGP in Texas on February 4, 2005 at 1:54 PM (CST)

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won’t this mess up the USB connection over time? I mean evertime you open the belt clip it’s pushing on the cap and pushing the USB connector to the side. It’s seems that overtime, your USB connection could get ruined or messed up.

Posted by madkow in Ohio on February 4, 2005 at 3:37 PM (CST)

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mdwsta4 writes: i don’t get the point of the other clip at all?

From the web site:The belt clip lets you clip your shuffle to a belt, waistband, or pocket. The gripper lets you clamp your shuffle to your collar, your shirt lapel, or your sleeve. And, the push pin makes it simple to just stick your shuffle securely to any item of clothing, anywhere you choose.

Posted by AndyH in Berwyn, PA on February 4, 2005 at 5:57 PM (CST)

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madkow said: “won’t this mess up the USB connection over time?...”

No, because we have made the tension very light on both the belt clip and the gripper. It’s strong enough to secure the shuffle, but, that’s a really light duty task. We think a typical quick, clumsy insertion of the USB plug into a Mac creates more risk of plug damage. :-)

Posted by MacMice on February 4, 2005 at 10:30 PM (CST)

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Tip: use the push pin WITH the back-clip, don’t press it directly into your body.

Posted by Nagromme on February 4, 2005 at 10:30 PM (CST)

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i wonder if these clips use the nice secure apple ball bearing system to attach to the shuffle

Posted by ipodfreak in oregon on February 5, 2005 at 12:51 AM (CST)

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Fantastic. Now, what if I get two of the push-pin clips, on two Shuffles and wear them as earrings?

Posted by lucygoosey on February 6, 2005 at 5:55 AM (CST)

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AndyH writes: From the web site:
The belt clip lets you clip your shuffle to a belt, waistband, or pocket. The gripper lets you clamp your shuffle to your collar, your shirt lapel, or your sleeve. And, the push pin makes it simple to just stick your shuffle securely to any item of clothing, anywhere you choose.

i read the website, but why would you ‘clip’ it onto your collar? you could do the exact same thing with the belt clip. and the pin… i guess you could pin it anywhere, but come on, it’s not that big of a fashion statement. i just want something i can clip onto my shorts while running.
and to MacMice… will consumers be able to purchase individual clips? i’d pay $10 for just the belt clip.